Spas with solo travelers

Austin, Texas

A day spa on Slaughter Lane in South Austin offering customized massage, Ayurvedic-style treatments and an infrared sauna, with couples sessions available.

Seattle, Washington

A moderate-priced day spa in Bellevue's Wilburton area offering full-body massage and foot reflexology alongside a sauna, steam room and cold plunge.

Palm Springs, California

A small Cathedral City day spa near Palm Springs offering massage therapy for solo visitors and couples, open daily with walk-ins accepted.

San Diego, California

A Carmel Valley day spa focused entirely on scalp care, with head-spa rituals from 60 to 120 minutes plus a beard-detox option for men.

Los Angeles, California

A full-service day spa and medspa in Brentwood offering massage, facials, nail care and injectables, with walk-ins welcome and reservations recommended.

Austin, Texas

A full-service day spa in Austin's 2nd Street District offering massage, facials, nails and medspa treatments, open daily 8am to 10pm.

New York City, New York

A walk-in day spa on MacDougal Street near Washington Square Park, focused on body massage, deep tissue work, and couples sessions.

The Hamptons, New York

A small day spa on Main Street in East Hampton offering HydraFacials, organic facials, laser treatments and massage, with a sauna and relaxation lounge.

Portland, Oregon

A solo-practitioner day spa in Northwest Portland offering facials, massage and zero-gravity pedicures, open most days of the week.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

A St. Paul wellness studio in Macalester-Groveland offering infrared sauna, float tanks, salt therapy and cold plunge by reservation, adults-only, day-pass

Ojai, California

A small Ojai day spa offering hot oil, Chinese massage therapy, and hot stone treatments from China-trained therapists, no appointment needed.

San Diego, California

A walk-in friendly massage studio in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter offering Thai massage, deep tissue work, waxing and facials, open daily 10am to 9pm.

Hudson Valley, New York

Day spa on the third floor of the historic Bear Mountain Inn in the Hudson Valley, offering massages, facials and body treatments for solo visitors or couples.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Single-room skin care spa in St. Paul offering facials, microneedling and exfoliation treatments, with reservations required and walk-ins accepted.

Tucson, Arizona

A day spa in Tucson's Blenman-Elm district offering massage therapy with hot stones, aromatherapy and cupping included, plus couples sessions.

Los Angeles, California

Day spa in Woodland Hills with a hydrotherapy circuit, massage, facial and body treatment menu, open daily 8am-10pm (closed Tuesdays).

Carefree, Arizona

A 20-plus-acre desert wellness resort in Carefree, Arizona, with a full spa, pools, and 100-plus weekly fitness and mindfulness classes open to day visitors by

Las Vegas, Nevada

A Chinatown massage studio in Las Vegas offering ten treatment types, from Swedish and deep tissue to couples sessions, at moderate prices.

San Francisco, California

A Nob Hill facial studio specializing in Biologique Recherche and MBR Cosmetics treatments, with a relaxation lounge for before or after.

San Francisco, California

A boutique day spa in San Francisco's SoMa district offering massage, facials, nails and waxing, plus a retail skincare boutique and relaxation lounge.

Hudson Valley, New York

Affordable day spa in Fishkill offering massage, head spa and foot relaxation, open daily 10am to 9pm with walk-ins welcome.

Houston, Texas

An upscale day spa in Houston's Montrose/River Oaks area offering massage, facials and waxing in private suites, open daily 10am-9pm.

Banff, Alberta

Luxury hotel spa inside Fairmont Banff Springs offering thermal pools, steam rooms and treatments, open daily with day passes for non-guests.

Canggu, Bali

Open-air Balinese day spa on Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong in Canggu, with 38 treatment rooms covering massage, beauty, hair and spa packages.